L B TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 53754 • 615 1ST AVE NE, BUFFALO CENTER, IA, 50424
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9240214 | ON FILE | Jul 7, 2011 | Jul 7, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Excess | CCP03304A | ON FILE | Jul 7, 2005 | Aug 10, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP00950P | ON FILE | Jul 7, 2004 | Aug 4, 2011 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | 55-12513 | ON FILE | Jan 10, 1986 | Jan 10, 1987 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP00950Q | REPLACED | Jul 7, 2005 | Jul 7, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP00950Q | CANCELLED | Jul 7, 2005 | Aug 4, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP00950P | REPLACED | Jul 7, 2004 | Jul 7, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Excess | CCP03304A | REPLACED | Jul 7, 2004 | Jul 7, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP00950P | CANCELLED | Jul 7, 2004 | Aug 29, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP00950J | REPLACED | Jul 24, 1998 | Jul 7, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP00950J | CANCELLED | Jul 24, 1998 | Aug 10, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP00950J | REPLACED | Jul 20, 1998 | Jul 20, 1998 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP00950J | REPLACED | Jul 20, 1998 | Jul 24, 1998 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP00950J | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 1998 | Aug 10, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP00950J | REPLACED | Jul 20, 1998 | Jul 7, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | AC13364 | REPLACED | Jul 7, 1987 | Jul 20, 1998 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | AC13364 | REPLACED | Nov 18, 1983 | Jul 20, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9240214 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2013 | Jul 7, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CCP03304A | BIPD/Excess | Aug 10, 2011 | Aug 10, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00950Q | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2011 | Aug 4, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00950P | CARGO | Aug 4, 2011 | Aug 4, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00950Q | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2011 | Jul 7, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00950P | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2005 | Aug 29, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CCP03304A | BIPD/Excess | Jul 7, 2005 | Jul 7, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00950P | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2005 | Jul 7, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00950J | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2004 | Aug 10, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00950J | CARGO | Aug 10, 2004 | Aug 10, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00950J | CARGO | Jul 7, 2004 | Jul 7, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00950J | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2004 | Jul 7, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00950J | CARGO | Jul 24, 1998 | Jul 24, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | AC13364 | CARGO | Jul 20, 1998 | Jul 20, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00950J | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 1998 | Jul 20, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | AC13364 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 1998 | Jul 20, 1998 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 55-12513 | SURETY | Jan 10, 1987 | Jan 10, 1987 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-117386 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC117386 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC117386 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC117386 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2013 |
| MC117386 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2013 |
| MC117386 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 |
| MC117386 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 |
| MC117386 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Feb 3, 1986 | REVOKED | Sep 26, 1989 |
| MC117386 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 25, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC117386 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 21, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC117386 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 2, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC117386 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DENIED | May 21, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC117386 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 7, 1980 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
19 states • 118 inspections
Violation Summary (78 violations from latest 100 of 118 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 7 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.823A | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 2 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.3-SV | External sun visor obstructs the drivers view | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817E1-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.516A-HMPS | HM (Placarding) - Failing to display placard(s) visible from the direction it faces. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2SLFYEMV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:397.3-SLL | State/Local Laws - Driving/parking a CMV containing hazardous materials in violation of local regulations/laws/ordinances in the jurisdiction being operated | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROPN | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (118 inspections)
Showing 50 of 118
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUFFALO CENTER | IA 9 E | ...017192 | L B TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 13, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | IOWA FALLS | US 65 N | ...784672 | L B TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 1, 2024 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | RT 42 | ...279012 | L B TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 23, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | COPIAH | 55 | ...K65074 | L B TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 19, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | OSAGE | IA 9 E | ...688246 | L B TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 14, 2024 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICKASAW | I-65 | ...JC2168 | L B TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 22, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLAYCOMO | IS 35 | ...641019 | L B TRANSPORT INC |
| May 20, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2020 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2019 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2018 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2018 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 13, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2017 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 9, 2017 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2017 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2015 | IA | FATAL | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2014 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2014 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2014 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2014 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2013 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2013 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2013 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events